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AU11 VXL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,071 miles

Front exhaust flexi leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 139,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,892 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,354 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,069 miles

O/S front tyre worn on outer edg

Side wall perished on O/S front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2015 39,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Side walls perished on both front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,926 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AU11 VXL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU11 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 VXL registered?

AU11 VXL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AU11 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 VXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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